Cory Francer

Cory Francer

Cory Francer is an analyst at NAPCO Research. He formerly served as editor-in-chief of Packaging Impressions.

How An Unexpected Year Will Influence the One Ahead for the Packaging Sector

Very little about what the world went through in 2020, and continues to endure in 2021, can be considered normal, says David Luttenberger, global packaging director for market intelligence firm Mintel. But as the packaging industry looks ahead in 2021, with hopes that the end of the pandemic is in sight, the experiences that shaped the tumultuous past year will be beneficial in preparing...

The PRINTING United Vision Becomes Reality

What started as a shared vision two years ago emerged as a triumphant reality this week, as approximately 30,000 visitors flooded the halls of Dallas’s Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center for the debut edition of PRINTING United. That shared vision, between the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) and NAPCO Media, was to create a platform...

SGIA Expo Celebrates a Triumphant 2018 and Evolves Into PRINTING United

With confetti raining down from the ceiling of the Tao Nightclub amid a brilliant display of lasers and neon lights, SGIA Expo attendees celebrated the opening night of a successful event in Las Vegas and toasted to the future with the launch of PRINTING United...

Bridging the Physical and Digital Worlds with Packaging

In a world that is consistently going digital, packaging has been a constant presence in the physical world. And as long as there are products being produced and sold, it’s unlikely that will ever change. However, finding ways for packaging to provide a consumer with both a physical and digital experience can lead to highly beneficial opportunities for brands. On the second day of the Digital Packaging Summit...

How Innovative Color-Changing Ink Reveals Hidden Messages

Color-changing ink in packaging applications has been around for years, but Crown and CTI have collaborated on a new technology that features hidden messages. Matt Twiss of Crown shared some insights on Reveal Ink with packagePRINTING...

This Wine Label Doubles as a Book to Accompany a Glass or Two

A good book and a bottle of wine is a tough combo to beat. But what if a bottle of wine can double as a good book? This labeling application for Librottiglia, a series of three wines produced by Italian winemaker Matteo Corregia winery, does exactly that. The labels, designed by Milan-based agency Reverse Innovation, open to reveal...

Industry Passion Highlights Digital Packaging Summit

After three days of dissecting the nuances of the latest digital printing technologies and the opportunities they provide, the second annual Digital Packaging Summit concluded on Wednesday, Nov. 2, with some key takeaways for attendees to consider...